We all know men can drive women insane. And that was common knowledge on the ballet scene as far back as 1841 when one of the greatest romantic ballets in history premiered in Paris. Nikolaj Hübbe and Sorella Englund head the new production of Giselle, which is a classical principal work famed for its ethereal moonlit dancing and great dramatic roles.
The innocent peasant girl Giselle surrenders with body and soul to the romantic advances of the nobleman Albrecht. But alas, she has fallen in love with a man who is already betrothed. When she realises Albrecht’s treachery she loses first her mind, and then her life.

Nehemiah Kish makes his full-length ballet debut with the company and Ulrik Birkkjær gets his first full-length leading role. Additionally, Copenhagen audiences get the treat of seeing Morten Eggert as both Hilarion and the Prince.

The reviewers praise Kish's technique and partnering, but - Wern excepting - are less impressed with his acting and character interpretation. I've not seen Kish perform, but would suspect that he's capable, but hard pressed to make impression when compared to the Danes who are world renowned for their dramatic skills. Particularly when he's followed in the role by Mads Blangstrup, who is one of the finest romantic-dramatic dancers in the world today. (His James in 'La Sylphide' is one of ballet's must sees)

It's interesting in that the first cast is largely international (Kish, Mora, Watson etc.), whilst the second cast is mostly Danish. And the second cast is the one I'd beg, borrow or steal to go see - Blangstrup, Bojesen as Giselle, another superb character dancer, Morten Eggert, as Hilarion, and the new young talent, Charlie Andersen, partnered with Diana Cuni in the Act 1 pas de deux. That's pretty close to ballet heaven in my books.

....the second cast is mostly Danish. And the second cast is the one I'd beg, borrow or steal to go see -

Me too Kate, but I was able to get a sneak preview when I was in Denmark back in May and caught Yao Wei and Ulrik Birkkjær in rehearsal. These two were also very good with Yao Wei looking like a very sweet and gentle Giselle

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